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Institution/Author: FERRIS, S.; BEST, R.; LUNDY, M.; OSTERTAG, C.; GOTTRET, M.; WANDSCHNEIDER, T.
Publisher: CIAT
Year: 2006
Language: English
Price: free
Price Colombia (in pesos): free
Scientific Contact: Carlos F. Ostertag; Mark Lundy
This paper describes a strategy developed by CIAT's Rural Agroenterprise Development (RAeD) project, to address the entrepreneurial development needs of institutions that support rural communities. The methods, tools, learning approaches and research agenda described, were developed as a result of many collaborative projects undertaken over the past 10 years in Latin America, Africa and South East Asia. These methods focus on realizing new agroenterprise opportunities. Key elements in the strategy include ways to: (1) Develop partnerships, evaluate project site resources and prepare joint plans; (2) Evaluate market trends, demand and identify market opportunities; (3) Develop business plans to foster rural enterprises, and business support services; (4) Assess project performance and introduce mechanisms for scaling up; (5) Share knowledge and effect institutional change towards market oriented innovation systems; (6) Advocate for improved marketing and trade policies. 44 p. 21.5 x 28 cm.
Keywords: Agroindustrial development; Participatory research; Agroindustrial sector; Partnerships; Research networks; Organization of research; Socioeconomic environment; Market research; Innovation; Rural development; Trade policies; Case studies; Colombia; Honduras; Uganda; Lao
ISBN: 958-694-082-9
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